Colette Barris's Urban Village

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On this episode "What's the Tea Sis?" and the horrific falsehoods (lies) that continue to be tortious interference,  is the topic of this week's  discussion, and I after  years of silence respond.  #clarettastreet is the project that drives me, regardless of interference   Regardless of high powered attorneys in the end David defeated Goliath...Take a listen.  Colette Barris You Tube.Instagram, FB and  X.www.colettebarris.comSend us Fan Mail

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Glad to be back home in community!  This week's episode focuses on Women's History Month celebrating the lives and contributions of Black women.       In 2023 the family of Henrietta Lacks and her immortal cells take focus in a  2021 lawsuit filed by Ben Crump.   Why Baltimore?  Henrietta Lacks and Jada Pinket Smith both share a connection...Why in the world did Chris Rock elect to put on display Black women?    What's going on with the banks? Tips on how to protect your money.     Celebrating Black Women, my immortal picks- My own DNA great grand mother, grandmother and my unbelievable mother as well as the GOAT Shonda Rhimes.     Lastly, please don't send me another message I can't comment but this is my only response  (in this episode so take a listen)  and  please just accept it and everyone move on....          Send us Fan Mail

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40th anniversary of the album that saved the music industry, Michael Jackson's, "Thriller."  Chris Brown was scheduled to perform on the AMA Awards cermony Brown's tribute performance was canceled 24 hours before the event...why?Kyrie Irving  suspended for a year...why?  A look at the November Mid Terms...No Red Wave...Republicans will be a three led House majority what they gonna achieve...probably not much.Democrates control the Senate...No Red Wave even with Georgia in the balance.Send us Fan Mail

PART1-From  Harriet Tubman, Fannie Lou Hamer, Angela Davis, BLM Movement (Patrisse Cullors, Melina Abdullah) now Brittney Griner and the latest Tiffany Cross outline the danger and lack of protection of Black women who fight for Black economic and social/civil rights in America.  PART 2-THE PLIGHT OF KING AND MALCOM-Urban Village looks at Tavis (an interview) Smiley's book excert "Death of King, The Real Story of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's Final Year, outlines the little known plight of King's last year in support of why Black Advocates must be finacially supported.PART 3-UPDATES ON THE L.A. CITY COUNCIL SCANDEL ROCKING THE CITY AND MAYOR'S RACE.Send us Fan Mail

With November elections just days away the seams are giving way and with it chaos positions itself for a front row seat.  President Biden told the nation (and Los Angeles) Deleon and Gil must resign immediately-they refused with Deleon attending "sensitivity training" yep he said it.Monica Rodriquez on Tavis Smiley's 1580 Talk states, "That the two councilmen did not commit a crime just bad behavior" yep she said it.  Congresswoman Karen Bass may be poised to take a loss after ALL of the BUSTERS were on here campaign...DAMN!  We are in the eye of a CAT 5 Hurricaine and no high ground can be found take 20 minutes and listen.Send us Fan Mail

Nury Martinez now ex-president of the Los Angeles City Council and her other corrupt council members Kevin and Gil along with a Teamester Union Leader got caught illegally backdooring the dismantling of the Black District 8 Geremanding it to Hell.  Neither Nury, Gil or Kevin have resigned  nope not a one.  Where are the Feds I smell racketering...Not since the city's early days AKA circa China Town has corruption of the level been seen...Nury Martinez is this week's podcast stay tuned and listen!  #blacklivesmatter  #blacklivesmatter  #blacklivesmatterSend us Fan Mail

Studio mogul, director, writer and producer Tyler Perry has delivered a twenty-five year old labor of love in "The Jazzman Man's Blues," while Viola Davis's "The Woman King," is an amazing and beautiful examination on Africa's women warriors and their contributions to save the village.  In this week's episode we discuss both films and dissect their intersections.Send us Fan Mail

This weeks episode circles back to the beginning of our modern plights of pain and crazy: #FreeBrittney  Putin's war on Ukraine, What's happening with the British Monarcy now that Queen Elizabeth has died?   China WTH are you doing in Africa...Nation Building...nope.  Africa you better wake up and stop thinking you are the ultimate hustlers you're in over your head on China get'um out while you still can...And oh by the way-you really need us and our 1.6 trillion dollar GNP so give Black folk in the US that long overdue apology and stop the bleaching and hair weaves!The legacy of the British Monarcy on the Common Wealth what happens today and the future and last but certainly not least-Global Warming...it is hurricane season .Send us Fan Mail

This week's Urban Village takes a quick dip into the events of the week: Death of Queen Elizabeth the longest living monarch in modern history, what's the big deal with the queen and the House of Windsor AKA 'The Firm' and what it (could) mean for the rest of us.  Education (public) some interseting new get-downs that may really be winners for the village.   Britnney is still in Russia WTF, Putin and the on going nuclear threat and alot of nothing but important things that always ring of community...Join me.Send us Fan Mail

This weeks episode takes a look at the driving purpose of the Urban Villagz podcast-Community the Old School way and the critical need for it today.  This weeks podcast examines the crucial and much needed outreach by the African continent to Black Americans and what that village could create.Send us Fan Mail

Had to get this week's podcast in!  From miserable little man Putin to some of America's antics there's lot going on...oh I have some thoughts on BG as well.Send us Fan Mail

OMG been away from a few weeks, but I'm BACK!!!  Going to make this evenings episode short but oh so to the point...stay with me for a few minutes.Send us Fan Mail

A brief analysis of Jordan Peele's "Nope." Send us Fan Mail

The horoscope of Moon Child, aka Cancers are special people, sensitive, artistisc and oh so creative these folks can pick BS out of a the air in a heart beat.  Sir Richard Branson, Nelson Mandela, Lena Horne, Solange, Meryl Streep and Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall and Ernest Hemingway are only a few of these special souls.With so much going wrong in the world I had to take a moment and just 'veg' play, act a little air headed so I hope you enjoy tonight's episode.Send us Fan Mail

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Slick Woods a Venice native is a force to reckon, though just 25 years old this young woman has a story that must be shared.  Slick Woods is the 150% certified real deal raw with no chaser truth teller and mover and shaker.  Today Slick Woods is in the midst of the most important fight of her life and she willl win!Send us Fan Mail

Todays Supreme Court ruling did not surprise me, but never the less NOW folks are upset.  For sure this has alot of folks attention but are Black folks reflecting on what this can do to them...not nearly enough!  Also WTF is it with disgraceful and self loathing Clarence Thomas and his 'Get Out' wife...how do they manuever past indictment and impeachment?Send us Fan Mail

President Biden in 2021 made Juneteeth a national holiday but what is Juneteenth and has America began monetizing (capitalizing off  black people once again) this significant day for African Americans?  Send us Fan Mail

June is Black Music Month.  All episodes (in June) of The Urban Village in honor of Black Music will celebrate the contributions, artistry and genius of Black Music and the artists that create it; past and present.Send us Fan Mail

The Urban Village May 21st episode on the Buffalo New York episode was horrific enough and less than five days later the mass school shooting in Texas which killed 19 children and 2 teachers.  What is America to do?Send us Fan Mail

The Buffalo New York shooting points to America's unbelievable journey through a third reconstruction.  How did America land here after Obama?  This weeks Urban Village takes a look the Buffalo disaster, Ukraine, political prisoner Brittney Grinner, the economy and other stuff join me.Send us Fan Mail

Kendrick Lamar is a one of kind talent a rapper and Pulitzer Prize poet who has turned the world on it's heads with his awe inspiring talent.Send us Fan Mail

RECAP OF SOME OF THE WEEKS EVENTS FROM LA MAYORS DEBATE AND MELINA ABUDULLAHS ROUGH OFF, (child a woman aint safe anywhere), Britnny Grinner and oh yeah Roe V Wade alot is going on!Send us Fan Mail

Thirty Years ago, L.A. blew up-people had enough, like 450 years tired.  This week's episode of The Urban Village pulls back the curtain on 'the village' and others to move the community forward, from generational discrimation to direct and indirect gentrifiction and not but not least...Latasha Harlens Send us Fan Mail

What happened to the Negro League Of Baseball?  Was it a dream or was it deliberately derailed?  Discussion on the great Satchell Page and his brilliant career in both the Negro League and the National Baseball League at the age of fifty.  Ukraine and Russian commentary as well as the networks clear path to Black content and why your eyes cannot be eyes wide open.Send us Fan Mail

Appreciation of the Black Family, the importance of the Black father's role in female empowerment and the village, celebrationing  75 years later, Jackie Robinson #42 breaking baseball's color line.  Education and Black women...who knew?  Is there a problem with that?  What the hell does this has to do with student loan debt?Updates on Ukraine.  Where is Brittney Grinner?  Equity in sports needed...time for the WNBA to have what the NBA provides for it's players.Lastly, hats off and I'll take a bow to 'black-ish' the show's finale airs next week. Send us Fan Mail

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The slap heard around the world did not happen in a vacuum...Regardless what you see, hear and read on the Oscars, there is more to it...Thoughts on the Senate Supreme Court Hearing for Judge Brown Jackson...alot to sit through...Damn!What's happening week six in the Ukaraine?  Seems Russia and Putin underestimated the will of the Ukarianian nation...updates.#FreeBrittneyGrinner more than two months and counting.Send us Fan Mail

Judge Brown Jackson was highjacked this past weeks during the Senate's Hearing on Judge Jackson's Supreme Court selection.  Next, Covid-19 is far from over and the. "Let's let them breathe" team will find away to not to panic.Send us Fan Mail

This week's episode Colette takes a deep dive in ninteen minutes to discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine and Putin's horror, WBNA star Brittney Griner, and much more.  Send us Fan Mail

Week two of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, geopolitical aspects of war that go undiscussed.  Brittney Grinner and the world has changed is this the new normal?Send us Fan Mail

Russia's invasion of Ukraine unbelievable yet true...I'm trying my damndest to understand but I can't.Send us Fan Mail

This week's The Urban Villagez takes a hard look at world events happening in real time...I'm talking about Ukraine.  Hard look at U.S. events that were  back doored... Whatever let's pray for humanity right about now...#theurbanvillagz    #clarettastreetseries   #clarettastreetSend us Fan Mail

Join Colette Barris and the Urban Villagz  as the podcast continues the history of Pacoima in this week's episode, in which Beverly Riely a.k.a "Bev" provides  historical insights about Pacoima and beyond. #blackhistorymonth  #TheUrbanVillagz   #clarettestreetnovel  #clarettastreetseries   #Pacoima    #DebraLoweIconFollow Colette barris on Twitter @ColetteBarris  Instagram@ColetteBarris  @Claretta_Street   Send us Fan Mail

The Urban Villagz celebrates Black History Month, from the past to the present.#TheUrbanVillagz#clarettastreetseriesSend us Fan Mail

The week's actions in review.Send us Fan Mail

January 28th episode pays tribute to the Old School Village with an extended interview with Pacoima icon 'Bev' Riely, as the two take a walk through Pacoima and it's amazing past.  Sharing rare insight to how community for decades stayed a viable and loving villagz of pride.  Send us Fan Mail

The title says it all for episode 17 of The Urban Village.  Take a listen.Send us Fan Mail

This week's episode takes a look at Pacoima's Great Migration past and todays dilemas. Send us Fan Mail

We at The Urban Villagz wanted to give you at bit of joy and old school Villagz happiness the Urban Villagz way, starting with the sixties through today!  You'll get to learn a little about my folks the old school way in the village.  Colette, Dawn, Reggie, Patrick and Karen wish you health, love and joy in 2022...PEACE AND JOY WE OUT!!#TheUrbanVillagz  #clarettastreetseries  #DJReggieV  #PBOmusicSend us Fan Mail

This week's The Urban Villagz looks at today's challenging events through Colette's insightful lens.  Send us Fan Mail

Colette takes a deep quick dive into some of today's pressing issues.Send us Fan Mail

This week's episode of The Urban Villagz opens the door and lets the unspoken "what?!" out all the while giving the Villagz a bit of sugar and love.Send us Fan Mail